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UQU Programs
Microbiology

Bacteriology

BIOM2405
3 hours English

Bacteriology

Bacteriology
BIOM1401 Introductory Microbiology
3 hours No requisites
1 Introduction: / -An overview about the role of bacteria in the environment and their applications in different fields / - Distribution of bacteria in the environment / - Different between the prokaryotes and Eukaryotes / -Bacterial cell morphology, shapes and arrangements
2 Bacterial cell structure and their functions / - Cell wall / - Protoplast / - Cytoplasmic membrane / - Cytoplasmic contents: / -Bacterial genome and plasmids / - Stored materials / - Gas Vacuoles / -Spores (in some cases), Sporulation in bacteria / -Bacterial flagella / -Bacterial pili / -Bacterial capsules
3 Bacterial reproduction / -Reproduction methods in bacteria / - Generation time / - Methods of acquiring new genes in bacteria (e.g. transformation, transduction, conjugation) / - Bacterial growth curve
4 Bacterial growth requirements / -Energy resources for bacteria / -Heterotrophic bacteria, Autotrophic bacteria / - Oxygen, light, elements, vitamins requirements
5 Bacterial isolation and purification / - Bacterial Culture and Pure Culture / - culture Media and colony morphology of bacteria
6 Bacterial staining / - Simple Stains:(positive stain and negative stain) / - Compound or differential stains (Gram staining, Acid fast staining, Spore staining / - Capsule staining, Flagella staining and fat droplets staining
7 Bacterial taxonomy / - Bergey's Manual of determinative Bacteriology / -Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology / - Nomenclature of bacteria / - Identification / - Classification / - Morphological characteristics / - Phenotypic of bacteria / - Genotypic of bacteria (16s rRNA, DNA-DNA hybridization, Fatty acids profile, Protein profile)
8 Short Description for: / - bacteria in Soil / - Bacteria in Food and dairy / -Bacteria in water / -Bacteria in human health and diseases
1.1 Mapped to: K2, K3

describe basic morphology and shapes of different bacterial genera

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.2 Mapped to: K2, K3

Describe the general characteristics of bacteria

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.3 Mapped to: K2, K3

Describe the fine structures of bacterial cells

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.4 Mapped to: K2, K3

Differentiate between the various genera of bacteria

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
2.1 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Interpret the role of bacteria in human health, food, and environment

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.2 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Evaluate methods for isolation and purification of bacteria

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.3 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Explain how bacteria reproduces and explore the ways of genetic transfer

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
3.1 Mapped to: V1, V2

To demonstrate independently and with multi-disciplinary teams.

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V1, V2

To cooperate in providing scientific and technical services in microbiology

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.3 Mapped to: V3

To demonstrate responsibility and accountability

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
25%
Exam Midterm
25%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%